1953 Map of Andalusia

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century survey, acting as both a geographic center and a state boundary between Iowa and Illinois. Along its banks, the industrial and transport character of the era is evident through the tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and a prominent power station near Buffalo. The river landscape is dotted with numerous islands, including Horse Island and Andalusia Island, much of which is protected within the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge.